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The population on Earth is unevenly distributed. There are countries with the highest population density, while others are sparsely populated.

Population density is an indicator that shows the number of people living per 1 sq. km. It is also possible to calculate separately the population density for the city and for the rural areas.

All countries, depending on the indicator of the number of inhabitants per 1 sq. km, are divided into 4 groups:

with the lowest population density;
with an average;
densely populated states;
with the highest density.

Accounting for population density helps to determine the required amount of material wealth per capita.

The value of the population density indicator

Population density does not include seas, oceans and uninhabited areas. The population of a territory may differ not only on one continent, but also within one country.

The following factors can influence the rate of population of a territory by people:

proximity to the sea;
climatic conditions;
relief of the territory;
agriculture and crop production;
fertility rate;
development of the economy and industry.

Man has always changed his habitat often in order to find the best conditions for life. Due to the lack of many benefits (transport accessibility, infrastructure, drinking water), many people migrate to other countries where conditions are much better.

Top 10 states with the highest population density

The countries with the highest population density are distinguished by the fact that they have a small territory in which many people live.

The 10 most populated states are:

Monaco 18850 people / sq. km.

The Principality of Monaco is the most densely populated dwarf country located in the southern region of Europe. On the territory of only 2 sq. km. almost 38 thousand inhabitants live. In recent years, the country's territory has increased by almost 40 hectares. This was achieved by draining part of the sea area.

Countries with the highest population density are characterized by a large number of people living in a relatively small area

Singapore 7600 people / sq. km.

The Republic of Singapore is located in the southeast of Asia and occupies about 720 sq. km. Almost 5.9 million people live on the territory of a small state. The government is gradually expanding the area by draining the sea area and reclaiming soil.

Vatican 1910 people / sq. km.

The smallest state of the Vatican is located inside Rome and covers an area of about 0.45 square meters. km. The small area is home to almost 1000 inhabitants.

Malta 1430 people / sq. km.

The Republic of Malta is located on an island in the Mediterranean Sea. On an area of 315 sq. km. more than 475 thousand people live.

Maldives 1360 people / sq. km.

The Maldives belongs to South Asia. It has access to the Indian Ocean. The state is home to almost 402 thousand people on an area of 298 square meters. km.

Bahrain 1110 people / sq. km.

Bahrain is the smallest Arab country located in the southwest of Asia and belongs to the countries of the Persian Gulf. Territory of 765 sq. km. inhabited by more than 1.3 million inhabitants.

Bangladesh 1080 people / sq. km.

Republic of Bangladesh, with an area of 144 thousand sq. km. and with a population of about 168 million inhabitants, is located in the south of Asia.

Barbados 660 people / sq. km.

Barbados is located on an island in the Caribbean Sea. The island covers about 430 sq. km. More than 277 thousand inhabitants live on the territory of the state.

China 640 people / sq. km.

The People's Republic of China has the largest population. On the territory of almost 9.6 million square meters. km. more than 1.38 billion people live.

Mauritius 630 people / sq. km.

Mauritius is located on an island in the Indian Ocean and belongs to East Africa. The country also includes several small islands, which have a total area of over 2000 square meters. km.

More than 1.2 million people live on the territory of the state.

Africa

Africa ranks second in terms of territory. More than 1.1 billion people live in Africa. The population density indicator is 30.5 people / sq. km. This is due to the fact that most of the mainland belongs to deserts and semi-deserts, and people tend to live near water sources.

Residents also choose places with fertile soil for agriculture and developed industry.

The countries with the highest population density located in Africa:

The country		Territory area (sq. Km)	Number of inhabitants (people)
1. Mauritius	639	2040	More than 1.2 million
2. Mayotte	560	374	256 thous.
3. Rwanda	431,5	26 338	More than 11 million
4. Comoros	426,7	2238	900 thous.
5. Reunion	403,5	2512	850 thous.
6. Burundi	367	27 830	More than 11 million
7. Seychelles	194	455	94 thous.
8. Sao Tome and Principe	187	1001	199 thous.
9. Nigeria	168	923 768	More than 190 million
10. Gambia	159	10 380	More than 2 million
11. Uganda	143,5	236 040	More than 41 million
12. Malawi	134	118 484	More than 18 million
13. Cape Verde	128	4033	540 thous.
14. Togo	119	56 785	Almost 8 million
15. Ghana	104	238 537	15.6 million
16. Benin	82,7	112 622	More than 10 million
17. Ethiopia	82,3	1 104 300	More than 102 million
18. Egypt	82	1 001 450	Almost 95 million
19. Swaziland	79	17 364	More than 1.4 million
20. Sierra Leone	74,9	71 740	More than 7 million

Asia

Asia has always had the highest population density. The main reason is that in such countries a lot of land is devoted to rice and other crops. More than half of the world's inhabitants live in Asia. The population density on the continent is 87 people / sq. km.

Brief information about the largest and smallest population density in the world:

In some countries it can be more than 1000 people, while in others there is barely 3 people / sq. km.

Asian states with the highest population density:

The country	Population density (people / sq. Km)	Territory area (sq. Km)	Number of inhabitants (people)
1. Singapore	6705	722	More than 5.8 million
2. Hong Kong	6415	1104	Almost 7.5 million
3. Bahrain	1711	765	More than 1.4 million
4. Maldives	1316	298	About 427 thousand
5. Bangladesh	1101	147 570	More than 171 million
6. Palestine	702	6,2	More than 2.1 million
7. Taiwan	641,1	36 178	More than 23 million
8. South Korea	489	100 210	More than 54 million
9. Lebanon	398,4	10 452	More than 6 million
10. India	361,7	3 287 263	More than 1.3 billion
11. Philippines	339,4	299 764	More than 100 million
12. Israel	338,5	20 770	About 8.6 million
13. Japan	334,6	377 944	More than 126 million
14. Sri Lanka	324,4	65 610	More than 22 million
15. Vietnam	273,3	331 210	More than 94 million
16. Pakistan	235,3	803 940	More than 207 million
17. North Korea	203	120 540	More than 25 million
18. Nepal	199,6	140 800	Almost 29 million
19. Kuwait	145,6	17 818	About 4.5 million
20.China	139,3	9 596 961	About 1.4 billion

Europe

Europe covers an area of 10 million square meters. km, where about 692 million people live. The population density in Europe is 73 people / sq. km. The number of inhabitants of the continent is increasing every year. People strive to highly developed countries to find better living conditions.

Military conflicts in African and Islamic countries are forcing many people to migrate to Europe, which contributes to an increase in population.

The countries with the highest population density that belong to Europe:

The country	Population density (people / sq. Km)	Territory area (sq. Km)	Number of inhabitants (people)
1. Monaco	18850	2,02	Almost 38 thousand
2. Gibraltar	2895,5	6,5	32 thous.
3. Malta	1276	316	475 thous.
4. Guernsey	834,1	65	62 thous.
5. Jersey	811,7	116	100 thous.
6. San Marino	530,3	61	33 thous.
7. Netherlands	405,6	41 543	More than 17 million
8. Belgium	341,6	30 258	More than 11 million
9.UK	257,4	242 495	More than 66 million
10. Germany	228,2	357 021	Almost 83 million
11. Liechtenstein	220,1	160	38 thous.
12.Italy	202,5	301 340	More than 60 million
13.Luxemburg	194,3	2586	602 thous.
14. Switzerland	185	41 285	8.4 million
15. Andorra	181,2	467	77 thous.
16. Kosovo	167,6	10 908	Almost 2 million
17. Isle of Man	148	572	86 thous.
18. Czech Republic	129,1	78 866	More than 10 million
19. Denmark	128,3	43 094	5.7 million
20.Moldova	127,5	33 846	More than 3.5 million

America

America includes the territory of the North, Central and South parts and nearby islands, which occupy an area of 42.5 million square meters. km. More than 937 million people live in America. There are 35 states on 2 continents and islands.

Higher population densities are observed in the countries of Central America and the Caribbean.

The most densely populated countries that represent North and South America are:

The country	Population density (people / sq. Km)	Territory area (sq. Km)	Number of inhabitants (people)
1. Barbados	666,8	439	284 thous.
2. Aruba	589,5	178	104 thous.
3. Martinique	453	1128	380 thous.
4. Puerto Rico	445,7	9104	More than 3 million
5. Haiti	350,2	27 750	More than 10 million
6. Grenada	319	344	107 thous.
7. Virgin Islands	313,3	153	25 thous.
8. El Salvador	307	21 040	6.4 million
9. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	266,3	389	109 thous.
10. Jamaica	261	10 991	More than 2.7 million
11. Saint Lucia	260,5	616	178 thous.
12. Antilles	254,7	228 662	42 million
13. Trinidad and Tobago	239,3	5128	1.2 million
14. Dominican Republic	204,5	48 442	More than 10 million
15. Cayman Islands	194,5	264	62 thous.
16. Anguilla	166	91	15 thous.
17. Guatemala	119	108 889	More than 14 million
18. Cuba	100	110 860	More than 11 million
19. Costa Rica	83	51 100	4.8 million
20. Honduras	63	112 090	About 19 million
21. Mexico	62	1 972 550	More than 120 million
22. Ecuador	53	283 560	More than 16 million
23. Panama	44,5	78 200	3.7 million
24. Nicaragua	44	129 494	Almost 6 million
25. Colombia	39,1	1 141 748	Almost 50 million

Australia and Oceania

Oceania is made up of many islands that are located in the Pacific Ocean. More than 12 million people live throughout the territory. The average population density in Oceania is 8 people / sq. km. Together with Australia, they cover an area of 8.52 million square meters. km.

The population on the islands is unevenly distributed, as many of them are uninhabitable. Most are of volcanic or coral origin.

Countries and island states belonging to Oceania:

The country	Population density (people / sq. Km)	Territory area (sq. Km)	Number of inhabitants (people)
1. Nauru	466	21	11 thous.
2. Marshall Islands	373,1	181	55 thous.
3. Tuvalu	351,5	26	11 thous.
4. Tonga	141,2	748	105 thous.
5. Kiribati	124,3	812	115 thous.
6. Northern Mariana Islands	100	463	52 thous.
7. Wallis and Futuna Islands	77	142	12 thous.
8. French Polynesia	73,7	4167	285 thous.
9. Samoa	68	2831	190 thous.
10. Fiji	48,3	18 274	912 thous.

Population density in the largest cities in the world

The population of the Earth is increasing every year. Many cities on our planet are overcrowded. Human migration is associated with the development of industry and business in such cities.

Mumbai 28,850 people / sq. km.

Mumbai covers an area of 603 sq. km. and has the largest population in India (over 12.4 million people). This number of inhabitants is due to the fact that Mumbai has a large port and is an important economic and cultural center of the country. The city requires a lot of labor, which attracts migrants.

Kolkata 27,460 people / sq. km.

Another Indian city with an area of 205 sq. km., which attracts many people with jobs, developed industry and economy. There is a stock exchange in Kolkata. Not only Indian companies, but also many foreign ones have opened their offices here.

The number of inhabitants in Kolkata is almost 4.5 million.

Dhaka 23,000 people / sq. km.

Dhaka is the main city of Bangladesh and covers 815 sq. km. The population is almost 7 million. The city has many industrial enterprises.

Karachi 18,900 people / sq. km.

Karachi is located in Pakistan and covers 3,530 sq. km. The city is home to over 23.5 million people. There are 2 large seaports in Karachi. This city is the economic and financial center of Pakistan. The main share of the country's GDP comes from Karachi.

Shanghai 18,620 people / sq. km.

Shanghai is the first city in China in terms of population (over 24 million people). The area of the city is 6340 sq. km. There is a large cargo port in Shanghai. The city is industrially developed. There are a large number of businesses.

Lagos 18100 people / sq. km.

The port city of Lagos is located in Nigeria and is home to over 13 million people. In terms of area, the city occupies almost 1000 square meters. km. Almost 50% of industrial enterprises in Nigeria are located in Lagos. The city has a developed film industry.

Shenzhen 17100 people / sq. km.

Shenzhen belongs to China and has about 11.4 million inhabitants. The administrative center is located on an area of 1991 sq. km. Shenzhen is a free economic zone. It attracts many foreign companies with land prices and inexpensive labor.

Seoul 16,700 people / sq. km.

Seoul is the main city of Korea with a population of over 10 million inhabitants. The city covers an area of 605 sq. km. There are many industrial enterprises in Seoul.

Taipei 15150 people / sq. km.

Taipei is located in China and covers almost 272 sq. km. The number of inhabitants in the city is 2.7 million people. Taipei is the industrial center of China with a large number of factories.

Chennai 14300 people / sq. km.

The Indian city is inhabited by more than 4.5 million. Chennai covers an area of 181 square meters. km. The city is the automotive hub of India and has a large cargo port. The banking sector is also widely represented in Chennai, there is its own stock exchange.

The most "spacious" countries in the world

The states with the lowest population density usually have large areas, but due to the topography and other factors, residents choose only suitable territories.

Mongolia 2 people / sq. km.

Mongolia is the most sparsely populated country in East Asia. State, with an area of more than 1.5 million square meters. km. and with a population of more than 3 million people, consists mainly of desert and mountains.

Namibia 2.6 people / sq. km.

The Republic of Namibia is located in South Africa. The country has access to the Atlantic Ocean. More than half of the territory belongs to deserts and mountains.

Australia 2.8 people / sq. km.

Australia is on the mainland and has a large area. It also includes the islands. Many of them are uninhabited. Residents prefer to live in the coastal zones of the state, since more than half of the territory belongs to deserts.

Suriname 3 pax / sq. km.

The Republic of Suriname is located in South America near Guyana. Most of the country's territory is not suitable for agriculture, so the population tends to settle closer to the Atlantic Ocean.

Iceland 3.1 people / sq. km.

Iceland belongs to Northern Europe and is located on a small island in the Atlantic Ocean. The state is home to about 350 thousand people. There are mountains and active volcanoes on the island.

Mauritania 3.1 people / sq. km.

The Islamic Republic of Mauritania is located in West Africa. On an area of more than 1 million sq. km. about 3.3 million people live. Due to the fact that more than half of the country's territory is occupied by the desert, people settle closer to the water. The state has access to the Atlantic Ocean.

Libya 3.3 people / sq. km.

Libya, large in area, is located in North Africa. More than 90% of the state's territory belongs to deserts, so the population occupies the remaining usable land.

Botswana 3.4 people / sq. km.

The Republic of Botswana is located in South Africa. In terms of area, the country occupies more than 500 thousand square meters. km, but almost 2/3 of the territory is desert and swamps. More than 2 million people live in the republic.

Canada 3.5 pax / sq. km.

Canada is located in North America. The country is home to over 34 million people, but they are mostly settled closer to the border with the United States. More than half of the territory has severe weather conditions and mountainous terrain, therefore, uneven settlement over a large area.

Guyana 3.5 pax / sq. km.

The Republic of Guyana is located in the northeast of South America. It has access to the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Almost the entire population of the country lives in coastal areas. Despite the fact that Guyana is located in South America, its official language is English.

The country is home to about 730 thousand people.

Population Density Prospects

Every year the number of people on Earth is increasing. This leads to the fact that previously uninhabited territories are gradually occupied by people for life. Many species of animals and plants are disappearing. People tend to move to highly developed countries in order to arrange their lives and find a decent job.

This leads to overpopulation of cities and states and a struggle for resources.

The populations living in the countries with the highest density are not equally settled. Most of them live in cities, and in rural areas the number of people per 1 sq. km. territory is low.

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According to the latest data on the territory of the globe, on average, about seven billion people live. Their placement is characterized by extreme unevenness: more people live in one part of the world, and fewer in another. Today we are talking about the average population density of Europe Abroad.

General information

Before proceeding to the consideration of the topic "Density of Europe Abroad", it is necessary to define the concepts of "Abroad Europe" and "population density". The countries of Foreign Europe include 40 sovereign states located on the European part of the Eurasian continent.

The term "population density" means the ratio of the number of inhabitants per 1 sq. km. This indicator is calculated according to the following formula: the population of a country, region, world is divided by the total land area, which is favorable for habitation.

So, if we divide the population of planet Earth - 6.8 billion people, for its total area - 13 million square meters. km, we get an average population density of 52 people per 1 sq. km.

Rice. 1 Population density of Europe on the map

Population of Europe

Foreign Europe belongs to one of the most densely populated regions in the world. If we take for comparison the indicator of the average population density on the globe - 52 people per 1 sq. Km, then a completely different picture emerges here - more than 100 people per 1 sq. Km. km. In addition, the distribution of people in Europe is relatively uniform: there are no unpopulated or large, sparsely populated regions here. A distinctive feature of settlement in Europe is the urbanization of the population. In other words, there are ten times more urban dwellers than residents of rural settlements (more than 70%, and 98% in Belgium).

Rice. 2 Map of Europe at night from satellite

Countries of Foreign Europe

The population density of the countries of Foreign Europe is presented in the following table:

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№	*The country*	*Capital*	*Density*


		Andorra la Vella
		Brussels
	Bulgaria
	Bosnia and Herzegovina

		Budapest
	Great Britain
	Germany

		Copenhagen
	Ireland
	Iceland	Reykjavik




	Liechtenstein
	Luxembourg	Luxembourg
	Macedonia
		Valletta

	Netherlands	Amsterdam
	Norway

	Portugal	Lisbon
		Bucharest
	San Marino	San Marino

	Slovakia	Bratislava
	Slovenia
	Finland	Helsinki

	Montenegro	Podgorica

	Croatia
	Switzerland
		Stockholm

Countries by population density can be divided into three groups:

High density (more than 200 people per 1 sq. km): Belgium, Germany, Great Britain and others;
Average density (from 10 to 200 people per 1 sq. km): Spain, Czech Republic, Slovakia, France and others;
Low density (up to 10 people per sq. km): Iceland.

As can be seen from the table, the northern territories of Europe are poorly populated - Finland, Sweden, Norway. This is primarily due to the unfavorable natural and climatic conditions for life and economy. Conversely, the concentration of the population is observed in Great Britain, Belgium, the Netherlands and further south to the Mediterranean coast, where the geographical position (access to the sea), relief, climate are favorable for the development of agriculture, trade, and industry.

The population density of Monaco is 16,500 people per sq. km, is the highest not only in Europe, but in the whole world.

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What have we learned?

Foreign Europe includes 40 countries, the average population density of which is 100 people per 1 sq. km. This figure is quite high. In general, the settlement of people in Europe is uniform. There is only one country with a low population density in this region - Iceland.

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Europe can be described as a subcontinent that occupies the eastern peninsula of the Eurasian continent. The border between Europe and Asia runs along the Ural Mountains, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the Caucasus Mountains, according to the most common version.

Europe is the second smallest continent in the world (the total area of Europe is 10.18 million square kilometers, i.e. 2% of the total surface area of the Earth, or 6% of the total land area of the Earth), following Australia ... There are over fifty countries and dependent territories in Europe. The largest country in Europe in terms of area, entirely located on the territory of Europe, is Ukraine (Russia is only partially located in Europe, most of Russia is located in Asia), and the smallest is the Vatican.

Population of Europe

Europe is the third most populous continent in the world (after Asia and Africa). The estimated population of Europe in 2016 is 741.2 million, i.e. about 11% of the total population of the planet. The population growth rate in Europe is currently 0.21% per year. Most European countries are in a state of shrinking and rapidly aging populations.

Population of Europe in comparison with the population of other continents

As already written, Europe is the second smallest continent in the world, after Australia, and the third most populous, after Asia and Africa. The population density in Europe is 73 people / sq. Km., Therefore Europe is also the second continent in the world in terms of population density (Asia takes the first place with 87 people / sq. Km.).

Europe leads among other continents in terms of the number of countries with a shrinking and aging population, but this problem arises for many developed countries at some stage.

Population growth in European countries

The population of Europe is projected to decline by 30 million by 2050, and the number of people aged 80 and over will grow dramatically by that time. Most European countries are faced with aging populations as well as low fertility rates (below replacement levels). The population of the European Union is estimated to peak in 2040, with the largest population decline in Romania and Germany (-19%), Bulgaria (-27%), Latvia (-26%), and Lithuania (-20%).

Population of European countries

The largest country in Europe in terms of population by a wide margin is Russia (with a population of 144 million people), but most of Russia is geographically located in Asia, therefore the largest country in Europe in terms of population, which is entirely located in Europe, is Germany.

The smallest country in Europe in terms of population is the Vatican.

The table below shows all independent countries Europe, and shows the population of each country.

Place	The country	Population
1	Germany	81 147 265
2	France	65 951 611
3	Great Britain	63 395 574
4	Italy	61 482 297
5	Spain	47 370 524
6	Ukraine	44 573 205
7	Poland	38 383 809
8	Romania	21 790 479
9	Netherlands	16 805 037
10	Portugal	10 799 270
11	Greece	10 772 967
12	Belgium	10 444 268
13	Czech	10 162 921
14	Hungary	9 939 470
15	Belarus	9 625 888
16	Sweden	9 119 423
17	Austria	8 221 646
18	Switzerland	7 996 026
19	Serbia	7 243 007
20	Bulgaria	6 981 642
21	Denmark	5 556 452
22	Slovakia	5 488 339
23	Finland	5 266 114
24	Ireland	4 775 982
25	Norway	4 722 701
26	Croatia	4 475 611
27	Bosnia and Herzegovina	3 875 723
28	Moldova	3 619 925
29	Lithuania	3 515 858
30	Albania	3 011 405
31	Latvia	2 178 443
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Top 10 countries by population density:

The first place in the ranking of countries in terms of population density is occupied by a dwarf state on the Cote d'Azur - Monaco. The population of Monaco is only 30,508 individuals, and the total area of the state is 2.02 square meters. km. For 1 sq. km per kilometer is home to 18 679 people.

This population density is amazing. Monaco is considered one of the most expensive countries in the world. The state gained its popularity thanks to the annual holding of the famous Formula 1 racing championship on its territory. And also the kingdom is famous for its gambling business and a highly developed tourism industry.

The country ranks first in the world in terms of population density

More than 3 thousand people work on the territory of the Catholic monastery, but all employees are citizens of the Italian Republic. They do not live in the Vatican, but only work, so the labor force cannot be considered a population.

The Vatican has officially received the status of the smallest state on the world map. Its area does not exceed 1 sq. km (only 0.44 sq. km.). Therefore, the density of the population living in this country is equal to 2,272 people per square kilometer. km.

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General information

So, if we divide the population of planet Earth - 6.8 billion people, for its total area - 13 million square meters. km, we get an average population density of 52 people per 1 sq. km.

Rice. 1 Population density of Europe on the map

Population of Europe

Rice. 2 Map of Europe at night from satellite

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№	The country	Capital	Density


		Andorra la Vella
		Brussels
	Bulgaria
	Bosnia and Herzegovina

		Budapest
	Great Britain
	Germany

		Copenhagen
	Ireland
	Iceland	Reykjavik




	Liechtenstein
	Luxembourg	Luxembourg
	Macedonia
		Valletta

	Netherlands	Amsterdam
	Norway

	Portugal	Lisbon
		Bucharest
	San Marino	San Marino

	Slovakia	Bratislava
	Slovenia
	Finland	Helsinki

	Montenegro	Podgorica

	Croatia
	Switzerland
		Stockholm

Countries by population density can be divided into three groups:

High density(more than 200 people per 1 sq. km): Belgium, Germany, Great Britain and others;
Average density(from 10 to 200 people per 1 sq. km): Spain, Czech Republic, Slovakia, France and others;
Low density(up to 10 people per sq. km): Iceland.

The population density of Monaco is 16,500 people per sq. km, is the highest not only in Europe, but in the whole world.

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What have we learned?

Eurasia

The population density of Eurasia is 90 people per square kilometer.

Population density in the largest cities in the world

The main factors influencing the global settlement

This uneven distribution of the world population is due to a number of specific reasons (factors). Among them:

the natural and climatic factor (the relief of the territory, climatic conditions, waterlogged lands, the presence of a water source, etc., affect the settlement of people);
the historical factor (according to scientists, the formation of Homo sapiens is associated with three foci on the planet, which influenced the high population density in these regions of the Earth);
demographic factor (in some countries and regions, birth rates are several times higher than in others, which also explains regional differences in population density);
the economic factor (in the last two or three centuries, the influence of this factor is especially noticeable: people are attracted by industrialized areas with a sufficient number of cities, enterprises and infrastructure).

Population density is influenced by:

Climatic conditions.
Terrain relief.
Infrastructure.
Environmental factors.

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